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We have news now here on RNIB Connect Radio about the findings of the RNIB Cost of Living Survey, published today highlighting the impact the increase in the cost of food, energy and other services are having on the lives of blind and partially sighted people.

Ross Meagan, RNIB's policy lead, joins me now to tell me more about the findings of Hi, Ross, and welcome back to RNIB Connect Radio.

Hi, Toby.

Firstly, Ross, do tell me why the RNIB wanted to run this survey, looking at how the increase in the cost of living has been affecting the day-to-day lives of blind and partially sighted people, as every day we do seem to have articles in the news about prices going up, whether that's the cost of the food we buy on the supermarket shelves or the increase in energy bills.

But more widely in terms of policy and campaigns work, if people would like to get in touch and find out more, you can contact the helpline on 0303 123.

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It's time for a regular catch up with Simon Androbus, who is the chief executive of RNIB.

Simon, thank you very much for joining us and you've been out on the road again.

And I think it's great that At a conference like that, you get the Minister for Community Care turning up and spending time with delegates because that's so important as well.

So, yeah, fantastic that we've got that connection and long may it continue.

And of course, as I said, RNIB Connect Radio were there.

David Hogg was speaking with many of the delegates and the speakers.

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What can getting involved in the performing arts bring to your life? We're joined today by Matthew Clarke who took up a workshop opportunity in Germany and is now getting involved in the UK art scene.

Hi Matthew, thank you so much for joining us.

The website for the whole festival is hosted by the University of Atypical, who are the organisers, and our venue, which is where you'll be linked to for the full show details and to buy tickets, is the MAC Belfast.

Fantastic.

Well, thank you so much, Matthew Clark, for joining us here on RNIB Connect Radio.